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    Old 05-05-2012, 06:45 AM
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    I guess I should say I joined that club too when I first started and changed the blade. couldn't figure out what was wrong. DH pointed it out. Havedone all kinds of things I could kick myself for afterwards, but I am not the only one, because there is always someone on this board who says they have done it too. Happy day!! Amy
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    Old 05-05-2012, 07:06 AM
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    Donna's have done that too.
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    Old 05-05-2012, 07:26 AM
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    Been there, done that.
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    Old 05-05-2012, 08:46 AM
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    I use a seam ripper to separate new rotary cutter blades. Its safer than rubbing them.
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    Old 05-05-2012, 10:38 AM
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    I have done that very thing. I was just about to quit rotary cutting when i figured it out!
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    Old 05-05-2012, 01:55 PM
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    Were they Harbor Freight blades? I've noticed those really have a ton of oil on them. In fact, using a new one yesterday and finding it so dull I tried the rolling it over foil trick -- I'm going to look and see if I have two in there!
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    Old 05-05-2012, 03:44 PM
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    It is easy to do! Sandy(another one) 64
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    Old 05-05-2012, 07:57 PM
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    You're not alone. I have done this also.
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    Old 05-06-2012, 05:29 PM
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    I have done the same thing! Glad someone else admitted it!
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    Old 05-06-2012, 05:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by meanmom
    I have done the same thing. I couldn't figure out why my new blade wasn't cutting right. It kept making shredded cuts. DUH!!! 2 baldes in the cutter.
    That's what mine did. I blamed the fabric and had cut most of it when I discovered what I'd done.
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